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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb.ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
    G13044849Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the rear caliper assembly.

    (Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")

  3. Remove the parking brake cable.

    (Refer to Brake System - "PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the rear muffler.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")

  5. Remove the rear shock absorber bar.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ")

  6. Remove the rear assist arm.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "REAR ASSIST ARM ")

  7. Remove the rear upper arm.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "REAR UPPER ARM ")

  8. Remove the rear lower arm.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "REAR LOWER ARM ")

  9. Remove the trailing arm.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "TRAILING ARM ")

  10. Remove the rear stabilizer bar.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "REAR STABILIZER BAR ")

  11. Remove the rear sub frame.
    1. Support the rear sub frame center with jack and then remove the bolt (A) and nut (B).
    2. Remove the rear sub frame.
    G13044850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Check the rear alignment.

    (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR ALIGNMENT ")